Skip to Main Content

Explore Virginia Passes

Check out the passes below and book yours now! Passes are available for reservation up to 60 days in advance, so check back periodically as new dates become available.

Please note that the number of available passes for each institution varies, so the frequency that passes become available will vary depending on the institution.

Already visited a museum? Take our survey now and tell us about your experience!

Children's Museum of Richmond

This digital pass provides free general admission for 2 adults and 6 children at both the downtown Richmond location (see map) and the Chesterfield location (see address below). Pass also includes a 10% discount in the museum gift shop. No advance reservations needed. Parking for the downtown location is located in the adjacent parking garage at no cost. Parking for the Chesterfield location is...

George Washington's Mount Vernon

This digital pass provides free general admission for up to 2 adults and all accompanying children under 18. Pass also provides a 10% discount in the museum gift shop, food court, and at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. Pass does not include a free guidebook. No timed tickets are needed for the mansion tours. Parking is free and available in the nearby lots on the east and west sides of the...

Poe Museum

This digital pass admits up to 5 people for free general admission and includes a 10% discount in the museum gift shop. Parking is available on the side of the museum or along the street in front of the museum at no cost. Open: Tuesdays – Saturdays from 10am-5pm and Sundays from 11am-5pm Closed: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Preservation Virginia

This digital pass provides free general admission for two (2) adults and up to three (3) children, 17 and under, to the following five sites: Bacon’s Castle, Cape Henry Lighthouse, the John Marshall House, Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown, and Smith’s Fort. This pass DOES NOT provide admission to Historic Jamestowne. Hours of operation and parking options vary by site. Please refer to the...

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum

This digital pass provides free general admission to the museum for families, up to two (2) adults and up to three (3) children, ages 4-11. Children ages 3 and under are free. Any additional activities like golf and the mirror maze are not included, but can be purchased by visitors for an additional fee. Parking is available in the front lot at no additional charge. Open: Daily, 10am-8pm...

Science Museum of Virginia

This digital pass admits two (2) adults and up to four (4) children, ages 18 and under, for free general admission. Parking is available at no cost in the garage next the Children’s Museum. Additionally, the Science Museum of Virginia, in partnership with the Autism Society Central Virginia and CA Human Services, offers sensory guides, materials, and space upon request during your visit. Please...

Stratford Hall

This digital pass provides free admission to the Great House, historic area, Visitor Center, and the grounds for 2 adults and any accompanying children under 18. Pass includes audio tours and provides a 10% discount on most gift shop purchases. Parking is available in the front of the Visitor Center at no charge. Open: The grounds and Visitor Center are open daily, from 10am – 5pm. The Great H...

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest

This digital pass provides free general admission for 2 adults and all accompanying children under 18. Parking is available near the Visitor Center. Visitors may receive a 10% discount in the museum gift shop. The VA250 Mobile Museum will be at Poplar Forest from June 26-28, 2025 and available to tour at no additional charge. Open: Daily starting the second Saturday in January through...

Virginia Holocaust Museum

This digital pass admits unlimited visitors for general admission. Parking is available across from the museum on East Cary Street at no cost. This pass includes a 10% discount in the museum gift shop as well as one (1) free book per family per visit. Please note: Due to the graphic nature of subject matter, the Virginia Holocaust Museum recommends that visitors be 11 years of age or...

Virginia Museum of History & Culture

This digital pass admits two (2) adults and up to 10 children, ages 18 and under, for free general admission to all museum exhibits. Parking is included and can be found in the lot next to the museum. Show this pass at the admissions desk to get your parking ticket validated before departing. This pass allows for a 10% discount in the museum gift shop and café. The discount can only be used...

Virginia Zoo in Norfolk

**Please note: If you placed a reservation prior to April 23, 2025, you have reserved the physical pass and will need to visit the library building you selected to get the physical pass, unless you cancel the reservation. For any reservations placed after April 23, 2025, you will be reserving the digital pass for the day you plan to visit the zoo which will be sent to you via email, so you do not...

Watermen's Museum

**Please note: If you placed a reservation prior to April 18, 2025, you have reserved the physical pass and will need to visit the library building you selected to get the physical pass, unless you cancel the reservation. For any reservations placed after April 18, 2025, you will be reserving the digital pass for the day you plan to visit the museum which will be sent to you via email, so you do...